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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,604.51, 33,954.03 and 13,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,604.51, 33,954.03 and 13,994.14 is: 19,311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,604.51 : 33,954.03 = 13,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,604.51/33,954.03 = 13,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,604.51x = 33,954.03 × 13,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,604.51x = 475,157,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,157,449.38/24,604.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,311.80

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